Orthopedic treatment of Class III malocclusion with rapid maxillary expansion combined with a face mask: a cephalometric assessment of craniofacial growth patterns

Orthopedic treatment of Class III malocclusion with rapid maxillary expansion combined with a face mask: a cephalometric assessment of craniofacial growth patterns

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this prospective study was to assess potential changes in the cephalometric craniofacial growth pattern of 17 children presenting Angle Class III malocclusion treated with a Haas-type expander combined with a face mask. METHODS: Lateral cephalometric radiographs were taken at b...

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Main Authors: Daniella Torres Tagawa, Carolina Loyo Sérvulo da Cunha Bertoni, Maria Angélica Estrada Mari, Milton Redivo Junior, Luís Antônio de Arruda Aidar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dental Press Editora 2012-06-01
Series:Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics
Subjects:
Angle Class III malocclusion
Cephalometrics
Headgear appliances
Maxillary expansion
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